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Call for Third Parties: Join Together for Cohesion

7 May, 2020 By Birgit Sandu

The consortium of the project “Together for Cohesion: Let’s rEUnite!” is seeking third parties willing to embark on a very stimulating communication campaign focused on projects and activities implemented in the framework of EU cohesion policy. Through this call for third parties, we want to identify local or regional authorities, private companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders … [Read more...]

Territorial approaches: the governance of Abruzzo for rural areas

6 May, 2020 By Editor

To facilitate continuous knowledge flow between regions a series of articles and interviews is being published on the topic which was to be discussed in Covasna: "Territorial approaches to regional development", with a particular focus on urban-rural divides. Indeed, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Spring Committee Plenaries of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) in … [Read more...]

Webinar with the College of Europe

4 May, 2020 By Erica Lee

On Thursday, 30 April 2020, the Assembly of European Regions participated in a webinar entitled "Subnational Diplomacy in Multi-Level Europe" in collaboration with the College of Europe in Natolin's 'Regions of Europe' Society. Mathieu Mori, Secretary-General of the Assembly of European Regions, gave a keynote address and explained to students how cities and regions design … [Read more...]

International Conference on Entrepreneurship Education: The last Together4Cohesion local event in Varaždin

29 April, 2020 By Birgit Sandu

Together for Cohesion is moving ahead with the organization of the local events in its flagship regions! After the Splendid Ball and the International Conference on ESI Funds, Varaždin County draws the curtains with its third and final appointment in the Cohesion Calendar. Entrepreneurship is fundamental to trigger the economic potential of regions and local authorities, and … [Read more...]

Eurodyssey response to COVID-19!

28 April, 2020 By Editor

Following the decision 13/03/2020 of suspending temporarily Eurodyssey due to the COVID-19 emergency, a Eurodyssey monitoring group was immediately established to respond to the crisis and coordinate joint actions to protect the Eurodyssey trainees in mobility. Joint actions, joint solutions! As it is already well-known, Eurodyssey has proved once again to be a … [Read more...]

Meeting with Commissioner Ferreira

28 April, 2020 By Erica Lee

AER President Magnus Berntsson met with European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms this afternoon to discuss the forthcoming EU Budget - the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021 - 2027. The discussion centred around the future of European cohesion funding, the new Recovery Fund to deal with the knock-on implications of COVID-19 as well as the future of the Just Transition … [Read more...]

Cohesion Alliance: Press Release – 27 April 2020

27 April, 2020 By Erica Lee

Deal on EU budget and Recovery Fund is needed by June or delay will put citizens' safety and cohesion in Europe at risk Following the video conference of the members of the European Council on 23 April the Cohesion Alliance – an EU-wide alliance calling for a stronger cohesion policy after 2020 – calls for cohesion policy to remain a priority amid talks about the Covid-19 … [Read more...]

Coronavirus: Digitalisation and Contact Tracing to Lift the Confinement Measures

24 April, 2020 By Justine Lambert

In response to the global health crisis due to coronavirus, EU Member States, with the support of the European Commission have developed an EU toolbox for the use of mobile applications for contact tracing and warning. This toolbox was created in advance of the lifting of the confinement measures in order to act with a common coordinated approach across the EU. The … [Read more...]

Call for Proposals: Research & Innovation Projects in response to COVID-19

23 April, 2020 By AER Secretariat

If you are an organisations interested in submitting research and innovation proposals in response to short to medium-term COVID-19 specific needs in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey, this call for proposals is for you. The Assembly of European Regions is happy to present this call launched by the Eureka Network. The Eureka Network is an … [Read more...]

Communication of European Funds using Social Media: Lessons from Together4Cohesion Training Session in Trentino

23 April, 2020 By Birgit Sandu

Keen to know about how to better communicate the actions undertaken with EU funds in social media? We have something interesting for you! Read the article to know what are the lessons from the dedicated training organized in Trentino within the project Together for Cohesion: Let’s rEUnite! Stakeholders are major actors in the implementation of Cohesion policy … [Read more...]

Partner Search: Scandinavian Youth Council

20 April, 2020 By Editor

DYPALL is seeking a Local Youth Council partner(s) located in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland under the call KA2 – Strategic Partnerships for Youth – Innovation. DYPALL is a European platform of over 60 civil society organizations and local authorities from more than 30 countries that aims to involve young people in the decision-making process. This project … [Read more...]

European Youth Foundation: Funding Opportunities Responding to COVID-19

20 April, 2020 By AER Secretariat

If you are a local or a national non-governmental youth organisation looking for funding for activities aimed at demonstrating solidarity and supporting all persons affected by the COVID-19 crisis, this call is made for you. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is happy to share this special call from the European Youth Foundation (EYF). The EYF is a fund established by … [Read more...]

Tips and Hints from the Together4Cohesion Workshop in Alba Iulia

15 April, 2020 By Birgit Sandu

Do you want to learn more about new media's effective communication strategies? Together4Cohesion is organizing a series of workshops training throughout its six flagship regions to provide citizens and stakeholders with useful ‘tips and hints’ on good communication techniques. Given the very positive feedback received by the participants to the workshops’ organized so far, we … [Read more...]

Call for proposals : LIFE 2020 for Environment and Climate Action

7 April, 2020 By AER Secretariat

If you are a public, private or a non-commercial organization and are committed to taking action for environment and climate change, this call is for you! AER is happy to introduce this call for proposals launched under LIFE 2020 by the European Commission. The main objective of LIFE 2020 is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental … [Read more...]

“Learning from Lockdown: Opportunity to reflect on climate change”

3 April, 2020 By Justine Lambert

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is having an impact not only on health systems, global travel and work patterns, but also on our environment. This week it was announced that the COP26 climate summit, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy, due to take place in Glasgow in November 2020, would need to be postponed until 2021. Holding an inclusive and ambitious COP this coming … [Read more...]